Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Mhev
From 491 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.7% of failures are serious: 32.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 6.5% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £69.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Mhevs tested had between 19,091 and 25,877 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,064 median miles, the Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Mhev has 0.054 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Hyundai models
| Hyundai I10 | 77.5% |
| Hyundai I20 | 76.7% |
| Hyundai I30 | 72.6% |
| Hyundai Tucson | 84.5% |
| Hyundai Ix35 | 73.4% |
Common questions
What is the Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Mhev has a 88.6% MOT pass rate based on 491 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Mhev is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Hyundai Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Mhev is 21,064 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,091 and 25,877 miles.
Buying a used Tucson Ultimate T-Gdi Mhev?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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